Who's eligible:

Unpaid family members, friends, neighbors, or domestic partners caring for a person 60 years old or older or for a person of any age with Alzheimer’s or another dementia

Caregiver living in Multnomah County

The person in care must need substantial assistance in two of the following areas:

bathing

behavior

dressing

eating

elimination

mobility/walking

personal hygiene/grooming

transferring

Family caregivers caring for a person receiving only financial assistance (SNAP, medical card) through Medicaid may be eligible if they meet the all other eligibility requirements.

Family Caregivers whose household monthly income is:

$3,035 for a family of 1

$4,115 for a family of 2

$5,195 for a family of 3

$6,275 for a family of 4

$7,355 for a family of 5

$8,435 for a family of 6

$9,515 for a family of 7

Family caregivers caring for a person receiving Medicaid services (in-home or facility care) are not eligible for relief funds.

How much money is available

The maximum grant amount is $1,000 for respite.

Or, a $300 grant for self-care activities/supplemental services.

What grants can be used for

home care agencies

adult day care centers

facilities that provide overnight respite

goods and services that may be provided to caregivers. This may include (but is not limited to) mobility aids, durable medical equipment, medical alert systems, grab bars, ramps, incontinence supplies, etc.

The Family Caregiver Support Program can provide Options Counseling for family caregivers who want help determining what the best path forward is for someone in their care.

Dial 503.988.3646 for assistance applying for these funds and support.